Obituary of Hayward "Mack" Covington

Hayward “Mack” Covington, age 83 of Gallatin, passed away, Thursday, May 18, 2023.  Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m. at Free Indeed Church Saturday, July 15, 2023.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Free Indeed Fellowship, 825 South Water Avenue #A, Gallatin, TN  37066.

Mr. Covington was born April 11, 1940 in Marks, MS to the late Hayward H. Covington I and Grace Nobles Covington.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sister, Grace Campbell; and granddaughter, Kristi Breland.  He is survived by wife of 39 years, Faye Brimm Covington of Gallatin; children, Melinda Breland (David) of Natchez, MS, William “Bill” Covington (Sharon) of Castalian Springs, Carolyn Murphy (David) of Cottontown, and Hayward H.  “Hank” Covington, Jr. of Castalian Springs; step-son, Ronnie Darnell (Tammy) of Gallatin; grandchildren, Grace Covington, Amanda Breland, Ashley Johnson, Alicia Darnell, Zachary Darnell, Allison Darnell (Cody), Amber Darnell, and Joshua Darnell; and 12 great grandchildren.  Mr. Covington worked for Ace Hardware for over 20 years.  He then worked at the Sumner County Court House as a security officer for over 10 years and was a courier at the Circuit Court Clerks Office for many years.  Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Sellars Family Heritage at Gallatin, 100 E. Albert Gallatin Avenue, Gallatin, TN  37066.  615-452-7115. Obituary line 615-452-5900.  E-mail:  familyheritagefh@gmail.com.